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PreS-Gr 2—What does it mean to be from a place? This bilingual picture book weaves together the pieces of daily life that comprise the culture of Bernalillo, New Mexico. Phillips draws on the tradition of oral history to compose parallel Spanish/English bilingual poems that capture her memories of growing up in this Southwest town. The opening lines, "This is my home/Where love begins," center Phillips's poetic testimonios of love and cultural resilience in the home and family. Her poems o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More